On May 9, 2008, Governor Schwarzenegger issued Executive Order S-03-08 to help address the threat of catastrophic wildfire in California.

In 2005, state law established new requirements for defensible space around homes. CAL FIRE (formerly CDF) has been educating the public over the past three years to promote compliance, but the Governor's Executive Order directs CAL FIRE to begin actual enforcement.

These guidelines are intended to provide property owners with examples of fuel modification measures that can be used to create an area around buildings or structures to create defensible space. 9 pages of printable information, simply click on the link to the left.

Burning permits are required beginning May 1st though the end of fire season. A burn ban is in effect from July 1st through October 31st yearly. A two page printable brochure is available by clicking on the link to the left.

Wildfire - Are you prepared? Have you taken responsibility to prepare your home? Have you prepared for an "ember attack" on your home? Have you assembled an emergency "go" bag? A printable 4 page informational brochure is available by clicking on the link to the left.

Safe Debris Burning - Escaped debris burns are the number one cause of person caused wildfires in Plumas County. Learn how you can prevent wildfires by clicking on the link to the left.